Smith, D. H. and Stewart, W. (2020) ‘Concussion’ is not a true diagnosis. Nature Reviews Neurology, 16(9), pp. 457-458. (doi: 10.1038/s41582-020-0382-y) (PMID:32647140)
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Abstract
In current usage, ‘concussion’ describes a clinical presentation, but does not identify the underlying pathological process and therefore cannot be considered a true diagnosis. However, mounting evidence indicates diffuse axonal injury as a likely pathological substrate for concussion, thereby providing a framework to develop true diagnostic criteria.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Additional Information: | The authors’ work is supported by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, NHS Research Scotland, and NIH grants NS38104, NS092389, NS056202, NS094003 and EB021293. |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Stewart, Dr William |
Authors: | Smith, D. H., and Stewart, W. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Psychology & Neuroscience |
Journal Name: | Nature Reviews Neurology |
Publisher: | Nature Research |
ISSN: | 1759-4758 |
ISSN (Online): | 1759-4766 |
Published Online: | 09 July 2020 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2020 Springer Nature |
First Published: | First published in Nature Reviews Neurology 16(9):457–458 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy |
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